Vegan revolution: the key to stopping climate change, according to the UN

Vegan revolution: the key to stopping climate change, according to the UN

October 31, 2023 – 15:25

The movement that rejects any type of products of animal origin is one of those that has gained the most followers in recent years.

Within the framework of a new World Vegan Daythe United Nations Organization (UN) released a report in which it maintains that this type of diet – based solely on floors– is the best option due to its high level of sustainability.

At the same time, activists, professionals and consumers assured that this trend “It does not stop growing“, not only for those people who do not want to consume animals, but because of their importance when it comes to combat climate change.

“Veganism does not stop growing, the trend is irreversible. “Veganism explodes all over the world and Argentina is no exception, even though it has a very strong tradition with meat consumption,” he assured Télam. Manuel Alfredo Martifounder and president Argentine Vegan Union (UVA).

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A vegan diet includes fruits, vegetables and a wide variety of legumes.

A vegan diet includes fruits, vegetables and a wide variety of legumes.

At the same time, Martí explained that currently it is much easier to carry this diet, thanks to the fact that there are many more options in the neighborhoods, diet and restaurants. “Here what rules is demand, the vegan consumer is forcing companies to begin to reconvert“he asserted.

According to research carried out by the Puratos site based on consultations with more than 20,000 people in 50 countries, “the 53% of Argentines shows growing interest in plant-based options, especially health products. bakery and cake shop“.

The UN report on veganism

According to United Nationsa plant based diet has a lower greenhouse gas intensity compared to a diet of animal origin, so its adoption would help stop climate change.

“More than a third of all greenhouse gas emissions produced by humanity are related to food. Foods of animal origin, especially red meat, dairy products and farmed crustaceans, are commonly associated with higher emission rates“warned the organization.

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